>Job Description: Director of Programs
>
>Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an
>intergenerational, grassroots organization
>committed to the physical, psychological, social
>and economic development of girls and women.
>Through education, organizing and physical
>fitness, GGE encourages communities to remove
>barriers and create opportunities for girls and
>women to live self-determined lives.
>
>GGE targets New York City public schools based
>in underserved communities of color as sites to
>mobilize and collectively work toward gender,
>race and class equity. GGE is the umbrella
>organization for three core programs and
>multiyear campaigns -- Community Organizing,
>Urban Leaders Academy and Health and Fitness.
>GGE has established a dual approach to
>grassroots organizing and direct service that
>develops youth leadership and strengthens
>resources within the communities we serve.
>
>As our organization continues to grow, we are
>seeking a full-time Director of Programs with a
>Masters of Social Work, who firmly believes in
>feminist/womanist theory, to join the senior
>management team and assist in the effective
>delivery of programs and services. The ideal
>candidate will provide day-to-day management and
>operational support to the Executive Director to
>execute the organizations mission and vision.
>
>Required Qualifications and Experience:
>
> Masters of Social Work (MSW) with 2-3 years of
>management and program development experience.
> Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certified.
> 3 - 4 years of experience working directly
>with youth and/or community development or grassroots organizations.
> Experience with evaluation or participatory action research.
> Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
> Excellent supervisory, organizational and training skills.
> Ability to multi task while maintaining a tremendous attention to detail.
> Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
> Community organizing/political advocacy experience a plus.
>
>Duties and Responsibilities:
>
>Management and Administration
> Develop, implement and manage effective
>internal operational systems for programs.
> Effectively align program staff support and
>operations with long-term agency goals and expectations.
> Provide clinical and administrative SIFI
>supervision of Masters level social work interns.
> Foster a team-oriented, supportive, accountable work environment at GGE.
> Develop new program ideas and work with teams
>to implement and carry out programming related
>to health, social work, education, employment, and community organizing.
> Represent GGE at local events, community
>gatherings, workshops, trainings and to
>community leaders, local politicians, and community-based organizations.
> Work with the Executive Director to develop
>and evaluate organization strategy.
> Present programmatic elements of GGE in a
>compelling manner to prospective funders and other supporters.
>
>Program Management and Evaluation
> Oversee program operations and lead staff in
>monthly and long-term program planning.
> Evaluate program effectiveness to move closer
>to its mission while ensuring the agencys
>ability to anticipate changing client needs and effectively respond.
> Assist in developing strategies to engage
>young people and organizations in the programs and services offered by GGE.
> Supervise program staff and program implementation.
> Provide hands-on supervision, coaching and
>professional development workshops for staff.
> Use creative and critical thinking to improve existing programming.
> Lead efforts to establish and maintain sound
>working relationships with agency partners.
>
>Core Competencies
> Ability to effectively communicate and build
>relationships with a wide variety of
>constituents including youth, parents, health
>and human services professionals, teachers, and school leaders.
> Ability to handle a variety of projects and
>assignments at once, managing time well, and asking for support when needed.
> Ability to work independently and as a team member.
> Use creative and critical thinking to improve existing programming.
> Familiarity with the New York City Public
>School system community preferred.
>
>Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is
>competitive and commensurate with experience
>including full health care benefits and paid vacation.
>
>The candidate must be prepared to make at least
>a 2-year commitment to this position.
>
>How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to
><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] with
>Director of Programs in the subject line- No
>phone calls or faxes will be accepted. Learn
>more about GGE at <http://www.ggenyc.org>www.ggenyc.org.
>
>Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an equal
>opportunity employer and strongly encourages
>applications from people of color, women,
>persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ applicants.
>
>
>
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